Certa renews fuel sponsorship for Ploughing Championships

(L-R) Paddy Daly, Certa depot area manager; Anna May McHugh, managing director of the NPA; Orla Stevens, managing director of Certa Ireland and Dubrawa Bujakowska, Certa marketing manager. Image: Alf Harvey
(L-R) Paddy Daly, Certa depot area manager; Anna May McHugh, managing director of the NPA; Orla Stevens, managing director of Certa Ireland and Dubrawa Bujakowska, Certa marketing manager. Image: Alf Harvey

The National Ploughing Association (NPA) has confirmed that Certa are again the official fuel sponsor for this year’s National Ploughing Championships.

Certa will supply all of the event fuel requirements for the three-day event which takes place in Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly from September 16-18.

This will include fuelling all the generators for powering the site and the lighting towers from the main site.

Speaking ahead of this year's National Ploughing Championship, Anna May McHugh NPA aanaging director expressed her enthusiasm for the continued partnership.

“We’re delighted to welcome Certa back as our official fuel partner for Ploughing 2025.

"It’s fantastic to have their support again, particularly with the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), a sustainable diesel that aligns with our commitment to greener practices," she said.

Certa added that it is delighted to be the official fuel supplier for one of Europe's largest outdoor agricultural events.

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“With its blend of tradition, skill, innovation and community, the National Ploughing Championship is a celebration of Ireland’s rural heart.

"As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability, we’re helping to reduce its carbon footprint through the use of HVO. This renewable fuel helps to cut carbon emissions by up to 90%," Orla Stevens, Certa managing director, said.

Throughout the event, Certa will also be showcasing a range of energy solutions for customers, including solar, HVO, lubricants, and other liquid fuels.

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